For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 3,916 students in 34653, FL (there are , serving 546 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in 34653, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 34653, FL are Wendell Krinn Technical High School, Plato Academy Trinity Charter School and Deer Park Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 34653 have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Florida public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 34653, FL have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 34653, FL Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wendell Krinn Technical High School
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7650 Orchid Lake Rd
New Port Richey, FL 34653
(727) 774-3900
New Port Richey, FL 34653
(727) 774-3900
Gr: 9-12 | 711 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Plato Academy Trinity Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8810 Old Country Rd 54
New Port Richey, FL 34653
(727) 205-6360
New Port Richey, FL 34653
(727) 205-6360
Gr: K-8 | 524 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #33.
Deer Park Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8636 Trouble Creek Rd
New Port Richey, FL 34653
(727) 774-8900
New Port Richey, FL 34653
(727) 774-8900
Gr: PK-5 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #44.
Cotee River Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7515 Plathe Rd
New Port Richey, FL 34653
(727) 774-3000
New Port Richey, FL 34653
(727) 774-3000
Gr: PK-5 | 559 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #55.
Marchman Technical College High School
Vocational School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7825 Campus Dr
New Port Richey, FL 34653
(727) 774-1700
New Port Richey, FL 34653
(727) 774-1700
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #66.
Gulf Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6419 Louisiana Ave
New Port Richey, FL 34653
(727) 774-8000
New Port Richey, FL 34653
(727) 774-8000
Gr: 6-8 | 858 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #77.
Calusa Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7520 Orchid Lake Rd
New Port Richey, FL 34653
(727) 774-3700
New Port Richey, FL 34653
(727) 774-3700
Gr: PK-5 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #88.
Pepin Academies Of Pasco County
Special Education School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7710 Osteen Rd
New Port Richey, FL 34653
(727) 264-6497
New Port Richey, FL 34653
(727) 264-6497
Gr: 3-12 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: n/an/a
Baycare Behavioral Health
Alternative School
8132 King Helie Blvd
New Port Richey, FL 34653
(727) 774-1700
New Port Richey, FL 34653
(727) 774-1700
Gr: 1-12 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: n/an/a
Marchman Technical College
Vocational School
7825 Campus Dr
New Port Richey, FL 34653
(727) 774-1700
New Port Richey, FL 34653
(727) 774-1700
Gr: 9-12 | 2 students
34653, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Baycare Behavioral Health (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
8132 King Helie Blvd
New Port Richey, FL 34653
(727) 774-1700
New Port Richey, FL 34653
(727) 774-1700
Gr: K-12
Mandala Treatment Center (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
8005 King Helie Blvd
New Port Richey, FL 34653
(727) 841-4447
New Port Richey, FL 34653
(727) 841-4447
Gr: 6-12 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
7650 Orchid Lake Rd
New Port Richey, FL 34653
(727) 774-3900
New Port Richey, FL 34653
(727) 774-3900
7650 Orchid Lake Rd
New Port Richey, FL 34653
(727) 774-3900
New Port Richey, FL 34653
(727) 774-3900
Gr: 9-12 | 1,066 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 34653, FL?
The top ranked public schools in 34653, FL include Wendell Krinn Technical High School, Plato Academy Trinity Charter School and Deer Park Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 34653?
10 public schools are located in 34653.
What percentage of students in 34653 go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in 34653 are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 34653?
34653 public schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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